Employment Training Specialist

Monday-Friday day hours with some flexibility to support program participants with job placement and coaching outside of normal operating hours.

Make a Difference Every Day – Join Our Team as a Training Specialist!

Are you passionate about helping individuals with developmental disabilities reach their full potential? Do you have the heart and skills to create a positive and supportive environment where everyone can thrive? We’re looking for an Training Specialist who is ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities, helping them gain independence, build meaningful skills, and engage in enriching daily activities.

Why Achieve Services?

· Make a positive impact in the lives of others, surrounded by like-minded individuals supporting one another in that goal

· A thorough and engaging onboarding experience so you feel well-prepared for success

· Ongoing training to advance your professional knowledge

· Celebrations and engagement activities

· Bonus potential

What You’ll Do:

As a Lead Employment Training Specialist, your role is to provide hands-on support and guidance that empowers participants to achieve their goals and enhance their independence with work activities. You’ll work closely with participants, the training team, and their families to create a vibrant, respectful, and safe learning environment. You'll attend participant meetings, write individual goals, and complete paperwork as required.

Create, Implement, and Support Participant Goals: Write and assist in implementing both formal and informal goals to help participants build skills and increase independence across a range of daily activities.

Vocational Rehabilitation Supports: Work with program participants through VRS and help with job development and placement (such as writing resumes, skills assessments, job search, etc.).

Supervise: Supervise a small group of staff and ensure they are trained and working towards employment goals.

Lead: Lead a program area of 10-15 participants and staff. Help create meaningful activities to engage individuals.

Communication: Interact with families, caregivers and other professionals for the best interest of the agency and participants.

Engage in Meaningful Activities: Facilitate engaging tasks and activities, ensuring participants are actively involved in functional and rewarding experiences throughout the day.

Promote Independence: Help participants complete tasks in a way that encourages growth and greater self-sufficiency.

Assist with Work Skills: Be knowledgeable about in-house jobs and support participants in completing tasks to a high standard.

Maintain a Clean and Organized Environment: Ensure that all program areas and workstations are kept clean, safe, and orderly.

Accurate Data Collection: Record essential program data on a daily basis to track progress and outcomes. Complete monthly data review of participant goals.

Foster Positive Relationships: Communicate effectively with staff, participants, families, and case managers to ensure that everyone is informed and involved in the program’s success.

Provide Assistance with Personal Care: Offer support to participants as needed with eating, mobility, and personal care tasks.

Collaborative Teamwork: Work closely with staff, other agencies, and family members to provide seamless services and support.

Safety First: Supervise participants throughout the day, ensuring their well-being and safety in all activities.

What We’re Looking For: We’re seeking a compassionate, reliable, and collaborative individual who is excited about making a difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities. The ideal candidate will be:

Team-Oriented: Able to work cooperatively with staff, participants, and families in a supportive and respectful environment.

Dependable: Punctual and committed to working your scheduled shifts, and willing to follow through on tasks and requests.

Creative Problem-Solver: Able to think on your feet and come up with creative solutions to challenges that may arise.

Effective Communicator: Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to maintain clear and respectful communication with others.

Empathetic and Supportive: Able to provide positive interactions, promote confidence, and encourage the growth of participants in all settings.

Adaptable: Willing to work across a variety of tasks, including assisting with transportation (bus routes) and performing general program duties.

What You’ll Need:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Preferred—at least one year of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities. Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Skills: A willingness to learn and engage in ongoing training to continuously improve your knowledge and abilities.

Ready to Join Us? If you’re excited about the opportunity to empower individuals and be part of a dynamic team that makes a real difference, we want to hear from you! Apply today and start making an impact in the lives of the people you serve.